Tongariro National Park

This week we went in search of snow, and we weren't disappointed. Only 4 hours from Auckland there's a National Park with not one but three moutains (or rather volcanoes). During the summer you can walk across all three but it takes about 8 hours - and from the top of this snow-covered peak you can see both coasts on a clear day, apparently. Winter crossings require a guide, ice picks and axes. Perhaps not. Anyway, we were treated to the most stunning views and look forward to going back to try the Ski Resort at some point...